Jamie Lynn Spears leaves fans in disbelief as she announces new chapter for 16-year-old daughter Maddie

Unbelievably, 16 years have passed, and Jamie Lynn Spears‘Eldest daughter is grown and making some big decisions.

This week is the Zoe 101 alum left fans in disbelief when she revealed that her firstborn Maddie had already confirmed her college plans.

The Sweet Magnolias star was only 17 and still part of the Zoe 101 cast when she welcomed Maddie in 2008 with ex Casey Aldridge. She got married in 2014 Jamie Watsonand the two have since welcomed another daughter, Ivey, in 2018.

On Monday, Jamie took to Instagram and shared a round of photos of Maddie, announcing that she had confirmed she would be playing sports at the University of Southern Mississippi, just over an hour’s drive from where the Spears family, including Britney Spearsare originally from.

“All in my opinion, (because) my little girl has committed to furthering her athletic and academic career at the University of Southern Miss!” she first wrote in her caption, before recalling, “I can remember it like it was yesterday, with the whole world watching and judging when I made the choice to have my baby at 16.”

“Fast (forward) to today,” she continued, sharing, “That same little girl is now 16 years old herself and announces she is going to play D1 ball for a great university.”

Jamie continued, “I feel like I can’t take much credit for anything, (because) I witnessed this child go through, face and overcome some impossible things through her own strong will, beliefs, determination and the pure grace of God.”

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“I did everything I could to better myself to be the mother she deserved, and to break those generational curses so they weren’t passed on to her or future generations.”

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“I think her story is a true testament to trusting God’s will and being able to achieve what you are willing to work hard for, and I couldn’t be more proud of her!” Jamie finally gushed, closing with, “Love you, Maddie,” and, “GO EAGLES.”

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Among the photos she shared was one of Maddie in the USM softball uniform, a throwback from a previous championship, and some photos of her posing with her parents on campus.

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She also included a photo of a magazine cover from when she welcomed Maddie in June 2008, saying, “Being a mom is the best feeling in the world!”

Fans then quickly took to the comments section below the post and similarly gushed over Maddie, with one writing: “Omg congrats to her!!!!” while others followed suit with, “Wow, this is incredible,” and, “What an exciting time for her and all of you!!! Congratulations to Maddie!!!” as well as: “Sooooo excited for Maddie!!!!!”